Amoniak Bocor Gas At The Gold Ice Management Factory From Leaking Pipes

Police conduct crime scene processing at a stone ice processing factory in Tangerang/ Photo; IST

TANGERANG - Police conducted an investigation into the alleged leakage of ammonia gas at a stone ice management plant in Koang Jaya, Karawaci, Tangerang City.

Tangerang Metro Police Chief Kombes Zain Dwi Nugroho said it was suspected that a leaking pipe caused an unpleasant odor that caused thousands of residents around the factory to be affected.

"Meanwhile, there was a leaking pipe. However, we are still gathering witnesses and the available evidence," said Zain in his statement, Tuesday, February 6.

Zain said that when his party had examined a number of witnesses, ranging from residents to factory employees, to find out the cause of the gas leak.

"We have gathered witnesses and recorded the victims for further investigation," he said.

He admitted that he had not been able to convey the results of the examination related to the gas leak. Because at this time, the main focus is the handling of the victims and the affected residents.

"The main focus is currently on the handling of the victims and the affected residents," he said.

Meanwhile, Ipul, one of the local residents, said that the residents smelled the smell of gas since 02.30 WIB and made thousands of residents have to be evacuated to a safer place.

The evacuation itself was carried out by residents and BPBD Tangerang City at 03.00-07.00 WIB.

"About 1,500 residents were evacuated to Taman Nobar. Because the location of this ice stone factory is close to residential areas so that residents experience shortness of breath," he said.